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EF04 FFN

2004 Toyota Celica

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

101,126 mi
Last recorded101,126 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Celica80,341 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 FFN
MakeToyota
ModelCelica
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 101,126 miles

General corrosion to underside and some components

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 100,008 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

engine undertray loose

rear subframe and various supsension components becoming corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2023 97,887 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 97,887 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45r 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2022 95,438 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 92,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 92,462 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall 205 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205 / 45 / 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,661 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Sep 2020 88,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 83,567 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 79,536 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 79,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 76,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on n/s/r

Fail 27 Mar 2017 75,904 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

slight bind on n/s/r

Pass 8 Apr 2016 72,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 68,929 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 63,458 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 63,456 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2013 59,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

some travel on handbrake

Pass 2 May 2013 59,543 miles

some travel on handbrake

Pass 11 May 2012 55,248 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2012 55,174 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 55,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 49,753 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 49,720 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 44,184 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 44,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2009 38,706 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 33,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

Fail 13 May 2008 33,700 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

long handbrake travel

Pass 4 May 2007 29,497 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 29,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Celica?

Based on 870,417 MOT tests across 67,994 vehicles.

71.3%
Pass Rate
5,488
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
67,994
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 43,337
position lamp(s) not working 23,341
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23,042
Registration plate lamp not working 18,379
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,551
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EF04 FFN is a 2004 Toyota Celica in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Celica models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 80,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Celica fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 43,337 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EF04 FFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Celica typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Celica is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EF04 FFN is a 2004 Toyota Celica, first registered on 15 May 2004.

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